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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A competency hearing has been granted for 21-year-old Terryon Thomas, the TikTok star with millions of followers accused of murdering a Baton Rouge therapist, as his defense team seeks to ensure he’s mentally fit to stand trial. The 19th Judicial District Court approved a...

A man was taken to the hospital with a serious injury after accidentally shooting himself during a fight with his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has concluded that the shooting was justified.

BATON ROUGE — Anthony Templet, the Baton Rouge teen who shot and killed his father in 2019, but was given only probation, is back in jail. According to the arrest report, in July, Templet was pulled over for an illegal window tint. The officer found weed and an open bottle of vodka. Templet was charged with intent to...

Zachary Police say a 16-year-old boy was shot in the face on Main Street Wednesday night and taken to a hospital as the investigation continues.

BATON ROUGE - An Alexandria man was arrested for burglarizing multiple Baton Rouge Take 5 Oil Change locations. According to an arrest warrant, 20-year-old Dontae Madden burglarized the Take 5 on Essen Lane on Jan. 1, Feb. 15 and April 26. He's also accused of stealing from the Take 5 on West Lee Drive on Aug. 6 and...

Baton Rouge extends contract to tackle abandoned buildings on Plank Road. The Metro Council approved extending Build Baton Rouge’s contract, clearing the way to redevelop abandoned buildings along Plank Road. Man handed life sentence in death of Nevaeh Allen. Updated: 1 hour ago. A Baton Rouge man convicted of...

West Baton Rouge voters to decide drainage tax renewal fate again. West Baton Rouge Parish residents will decide whether to approve a drainage tax renewal next month—one that already failed once. Baton Rouge extends contract to tackle abandoned buildings on Plank Road. Updated: 2 hours ago. The Metro Council...

Dr. Thirumalini Dasari, a Baton Rouge doctor, is a finalist in the inaugural Elevitta Mrs. India World 2025 pageant, a platform celebrating the strength, grace, and global aspirations of Indian women.

BATON ROUGE - A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after her SUV caught fire on the interstate last month. Tiffany Jeff said her car insurance didn't cover the incident. She spent her savings on a used car on Sept. 9. On Sept. 20, the car caught fire and was a total loss.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A weeks-long investigation into alleged large-scale drug activity led to multiple search warrants, seizures, and arrests in East Baton Rouge and Livingston parishes, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. In September and October 2025, investigators with the EBRSO Gang...